title: Delayed traumatic aorto-pulmonary artery fistula.
abstract: Delayed aorto-pulmonary artery fistula represents an uncommon delayed sequelae of penetrating cardiac trauma. A case is presented that demonstrates the need for a high index of suspicion, follow-up, and a complete evaluation of the patient who survives a penetrating heart injury. The mechanisms of delayed presentation, diagnosis, and management of the fistula are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Blackwell
authors.forename: P N
authors.initials: PN
authors.lastname: Symbas
mesh_terms: D001018:Aortic Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D001022:Aortic Valve Insufficiency / Q000209:etiology; D001159:Arterio-Arterial Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006335:Heart Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011651:Pulmonary Artery / Q000002:abnormalities*; D013997:Time Factors; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014951:Wounds, Stab / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery